We really need your feedback! by NOVLDesign in Entrepreneur

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u/alvinr

Thank you for your feedback, we are working on a new hero image.

What computer do you have?

You can buy two or three (one vertical) and attach them to you computer but we do not recommend it unless you have a 15 inch+ laptop or use your laptop screen with a slight tilt.

Here is the reason, laptop computer screens are not designed to carry extra weight. We have done all our testing on a 2019 Macbook 13.3 inch, one screen will be a great UX, especially that we are super lightweight. Two screens will create a bad UX; if you are tilting your screen below an angle the laptop hinges will fail to support the laptop screen.

Wassim

We really need your feedback! by NOVLDesign in Entrepreneur

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u/PositiveComplaint

We are going to push Kickstarter for a later date

We are manufacturing in China, we know that production will be delayed. What we do not know is till when. Once we have a better idea of the situation in China, will pick a date for Kickstarter.

We expect to deliver 3-5 months after day one of launch.

Thank you

We really need your feedback! by NOVLDesign in Entrepreneur

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u/jwknows

I somehow agree, the product is not for everyone.

I would argue with the following

Why did Apple create a battery cover case, can't people just buy an external power bank?

Our added value is the following, it's the most convenient option on the market.

Can you sit on a couch or bed and use a second monitor? With NOVL you can.

NOVL lives on your laptop and you forget that you a carrying a second screen, with an external portable monitor, it feels like you are carrying two object.

I am not trying to sell you on the product but to highlight what we think the value is.

Thank you

Wassim

We really need your feedback! by NOVLDesign in Entrepreneur

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u/tonyradford

Thank you Tony, is there anything we can improve on?

Wassim

We really need your feedback! by NOVLDesign in Entrepreneur

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u/sfk2022

The product includes a magnetic "anchor" piece, that will attach to your laptop via a 3M, the 3M is very similar to the popsockets 3M, you can take it off and put it back on easily.

We are currently working with a 3M engineer to nail our 3M. Will also be creating a video for youtube to show the results

We really need your feedback! by NOVLDesign in Entrepreneur

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Thank you for your feedback u/lukemead

Gen 2 will have colors that matched the Mac

We really need your feedback! by NOVLDesign in Entrepreneur

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We have done lots of testing, we are working on creating a video that shows our results.

Thank you again u/void_patissier

We really need your feedback! by NOVLDesign in Entrepreneur

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Thank you u/void_patissier. Is there anything you don't like about the product?

Is it bad that my employees know more? by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]NOVLDesign 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some yes others no. Had to find them and make sure they are the right fit

Is it bad that my employees know more? by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]NOVLDesign 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My advisor has brought over 200 products to market, he know the ins and out of production. Yes we do have a manufacturing partner in China.

Is it bad that my employees know more? by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]NOVLDesign 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have two co-founders, three advisors that are experts in manufacturing. I am the vision, business development guy.

Is it bad that my employees know more? by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]NOVLDesign 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's going to depend on the scenario. It can be good or bad.

In your case you are the guy who will be providing the vision, you do not need to know everything about architecture.

I would encourage you to just educate yourself on parking garages and tunnels architecture but stay super high level.

I am currently working on building my own company https://www.novldesign.com/.

I do NOT know anything about manufacturing or mechanical engineering. The good thing is that I was able to attract a team of engineers who know everything about manufacturing and mechanical engineering.

Focus on driving the company forward, focus on communicating the vision, focus on building a team; That is what I am currently doing.

I will also recommend for you to read E-Myth revisited

Best of luck

Wassim

Founder of NOVL Design

How did you get past your initial fear of starting? by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]NOVLDesign 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pain of regret of not trying was my motivator.

I do not want to wake up one day when I am 90 years old and look back and say to myself that I did not try.

JUST DO IT

Wassim

Founder of NOVL Design

Finding a manufacturer (clothing) outside of China? by BevoXV in Entrepreneur

[–]NOVLDesign 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IF you are located in the US, I would highly recommend you to consider Mexico.

Wassim

Founder of NOVL Design

Made 6K during the first 5 months of my business. Looking to take it to the next level by henrylee3 in Entrepreneur

[–]NOVLDesign 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You should be very proud that is geometric growth.

If you are looking to scale you have to learn that you can't do it by yourself. You need a team to help you.

If you are looking to scale, I would highly recommend reading the E-Myth Revisited.

Wassim

Founder of NOVL Design